12th June 2024
Question 1: How to easily save events from Gmail into an iPhone calendar?
Recommendations: there was discussion about whether Google was compatible with iPhone to help facilitate this. After researching options online, it appears that by adjusting settings for Gmail and calendar this should be possible Please visit the following link for more information https://support.google.com/calendar/answer/6084018?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform=iOS
However, if issues persist, contact Apple Accesibility support on
- 0800 048 0754
Question 2: Are there any accessible battery packs on the market because it is otherwise impossible for VIPs to know whether a pack has charge or not?
Recommendations: Tira Technologies has launched the ENER
GRID https://tairatech.com/products/energrid-power-bank/
Its drawback is that it has a hefty price tag at the moment compared to other power banks.
Other suggestions were ensuring that existing battery packs were always kept well charged and also investigating which phone has the best battery life for your needs.
if members are in the UK and need to find a charging point,a very useful recommendation was that BT is turning phone boxes into Street Hubs with free WiFi and phone chargers
They offer free UK landline and mobile calls and 999 calls at the touch of a button.
London buses and many trains also have USB charging points.NB use any of these public charging points with caution until more is known about their security to prevent your Devices or data being vulnerable when plugged into an unfamiliar power source. more information can be found in this article
https://www.telecoms.com/5g-6g/bt-plans-to-upgrade-more-phone-boxes-into-street-hubs
Question 3: Has there been any more news about Celeste glasses?
Recommendation there was little to update members about since last month’s discussion and the drawbacks of a high price tag and slow reactive speed are still proving somewhat problematic.
Question 4: how best to set up online banking when visually impaired?
recommendations: start by visiting a bank to set up the account required then ask bank staff to explain how their online banking system works. many banks have made online banking more accessible requiring Face ID or a passcode instead of a separate keypad to login.
Other recommendations:
- New app Piccy Bot (pronounce pixie bot), is available on Apple and android and offers descriptions of videos and photos. There is a subscription or a free trial available. For a review, please visit the link below
- UEFA have free audio described commentary for every game in this summers Euro. Please visits https://www.uefa.com/euro2024/news/028e-1b134bf35ecd-ce6726f5b59c-1000–audio-descriptive-commentary-available-for-fans-at-every-/
- Swimmers may wish to investigate the “We Swim Club” https://weswim.club/
- “your comprehensive guide to accessibility for iphone and ipad” by Shelly Brisbane